The true story behind the series

'Apple Cider Vinegar': This Is The Real Belle Gibson

Belle Gibson has deceived countless people with her fabricated medical history. In Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar', the focus is on this true story.

Apple Cider Vinegar" is about Belle Gibson
Gibson deceived countless people
The true story behind the Netflix series

A new Netflix series has been captivating streaming fans since February 2025: 'Apple Cider Vinegar'. The Australian production tells the story of Belle Gibson, who convinced countless followers on social media that she had beaten a brain tumor through a self-invented dietary change.

This is based on a true story, because Belle Gibson is a real person.

'Apple Cider Vinegar': The life of the real Belle Gibson

Belle Gibson, the subject of 'Apple Cider Vinegar', was born on October 8, 1991, in Launceston, Australia. According to her own accounts, she left her parents' house at just twelve years old to live with a schoolmate.

In 2013, she developed 'The Whole Pantry,' a health app that quickly became a global success, reaching countless people worldwide.

But Belle began spreading lies about her health: she claimed to be suffering from multiple types of cancer, including a brain tumor. According to her, the key to overcoming these illnesses was the lifestyle she promoted in her app and book.